Inclusive Classrooms & Student Writing E-Tivity 5 - MindMaps

1. Time / Structure

1.1. • Daily 5 / Café literacy plan to encourage student exposure to all types of formats • Collaboration between students and dedicated conference time with teacher • Provide success criteria and expectations for writing • Flexibility in timings when required • Encourage interest based writing opportunities / write what you know about to strive for a richer experience

2. Physical Space

2.1. • Accessible writing centres filled with: inspiring and informative visual aids, fun and colourful stationary, decorative stickers / stamps to embellish complete work (primary)

2.2. • Word wall / anchor charts / Outlined steps for moving forward / “bump it up” instructions • General Classroom environment that is open, with natural light, and distraction / clutter free

2.3. • Different working environments within the classroom • Privacy files for students individual desk (to work independently with limited distractions) • Conference areas for student collaboration and teacher conferences • Quiet, cozy areas for independent reading / buddy work

3. Class Atmosphere

3.1. • Calm and comfortable area with natural light • High encouragement for collaboration • Environment that is excited about being creative through writing • Engaging and inviting, with opportunities to share thoughts and ideas

4. Student Materials

4.1. Stationary supplies to write (pencil, eraser, pens) • personal dictionaries / thesaurus • Computers / I-Pads • Examples of different types of writing • Headphones • Checklist / Success Criteria

5. Teacher Materials

5.1. • Curriculum documents / Growing Success / Professional Readings • Success criteria • Anecdotal Notes and Tablet to document work • Stationary supplies: dry erase markers, chalk, post-its • Equipment: smart board, document readers, overhead projectors